grody

[ groh-dee ]

/ ˈgroʊ di /

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adjective, gro·di·er, gro·di·est.Slang.

repulsive; disgusting; nauseating.

inferior in character or quality; seedy; sleazy: They lived for a month in a grody little shack without lights or running water.

Origin of grody

1960–65, Americanism; probably alteration of grotesque

OTHER WORDS FROM grody

gro·di·ness, noun

Words nearby grody

groceries, grocery, groceryman, grockle, Grodno, grody, Groenendael, Groening, Grofé, grog, grogger

Example sentences from the Web for grody

The remaining lads hurried out of the stable to watch Frank ride, Grody accompanying them.
Frank Merriwell's Races|Burt L. Standish
Till he gets here, Grody, I want you to watch Nemo like a hawk.
Frank Merriwell's Races|Burt L. Standish
Grody, who had just saddled a horse for a gentleman, met Frank, and the expression on his face was anything but reassuring.
Frank Merriwell's Races|Burt L. Standish
Grody held his breath, nearly bursting with astonishment and admiration.
Frank Merriwell's Races|Burt L. Standish

"You must have misunderstood your visitor, Grody," said Frank.
Frank Merriwell's Races|Burt L. Standish